Director of Field Operations - Commercial Construction | in Iowa City

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Description

 

Director of Field Operations – Commercial Construction | Iowa City, IA 52240

About the Company
A growing regional builder specializing in higher-education, healthcare, and commercial facilities across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Recognized for quality and collaborative culture.

Position Overview
The Director of Field Operations will lead operations across multiple job sites, manage superintendent teams, implement field best-practices, and drive measurable KPIs for safety, schedule and budget performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all field operations, including 5+ active sites across the region

  • Develop and monitor safety, quality and productivity KPIs

  • Mentor and develop superintendent staff

  • Work with executive team on resource planning, best-practice implementation and operational improvements

  • Ensure continuous improvement of field processes and alignment with company strategic goals

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of construction field leadership experience with commercial projects

  • Proven experience managing multiple large sites concurrently

  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills

  • Ability to travel to sites throughout the region

Benefits & Work Environment
Leadership level role with health benefits, executive bonus plan, vehicle allowance, 401(k) match, and strong professional growth path.

Our client is ready to hire immediately! Apply online now, or send your resume and project list to aaron.herzog@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.